Chrysomantilo, bridal costume of Astypalaia

Parts of the costume

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1. 1 Skoufia and chrysomantiloA domed cap of green velvet embroidered with gold and silver cord, pearls and coloured stones, with the pearl-embroidered frontlet. Over it two bolies, one yellow and one white, held with silver pins.
2. 2 Skolopentrato chemiseA chemise whose embroidery covers the whole sleeves.
3. 3 ZatouniA silk dress with sleeves. The Lykeion’s is yellow silk with woven flowers, its skirt densely gathered at the back, with a wide ruffle halfway down.
4. 4 Zatouni bodiceTwo front panels, each held by one strap, left open between strap and sleeve. The straps run on across the back in a vertical strip.
5. 5 Sash and zosiesA sash and a chain-link belt with two zosies and a pendant.